Justin Verlander's next start for the Houston Astros will be in the playoffs. Major league batting leader Jose Altuvehas a few more games to add to another 200-hit season. Verlander struck out 11 to win his fifth straight start since getting traded to Houston, Altuve reached 200 hits for the fourth season in a row, and the AL West champion Astros completed a dominating three-game sweep by routing the Texas Rangers 12-2 on Wednesday. read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=370927113